Monthly Archives: April 2014

Is it time for another update? I finished two more books so that must mean, YES! Before I get into my stats, here’s the latest challenge, the Mid-Event Survey … I don’t think I even really got this far last year so this is definitely progress.

Mid-Event Survey1. What are you reading right now? Fahrenehit 451 by Ray Bradbury (tired Eats, Shoots and Leaves but I just wasn’t in the mood)2. How many books have you read so far? 5 from start to finish, and finished 1 other already in progress before today3. What book are you most looking forward to for the second half of the Read-a-thon? Hmmm … I’m not sure. Maybe another James Patterson or some The Fault in Our Stars4. Did you have to make any special arrangements to free up your whole day? Nope. Just told the people I talk to the most that I was going to be MIA all day to geek out.5. Have you had many interruptions? How did you deal with those? None at all. YEAH!6. What surprises you most about the Read-a-thon, so far? That I’ve made it this far and enjoyed everything I’ve been reading and how much I have finished already7. Do you have any suggestions for how to improve the Read-a-thon next year? There is such a large amount of readers this year I know the cheerleaders are probably having a hard time keeping up. I’m doing good cheering myself along, but hopefully the later hours it will ramp up.8. What would you do differently, as a Reader or a Cheerleader, if you were to do this again next year? I’m pretty happy this year.9. Are you getting tired yet? Not really. It’s only 5pm so I’m sure once the sun starts to go down it will get a little more difficult10. Do you have any tips for other Readers or Cheerleaders, something you think is working well for you that others may not have discovered? The short, easy reads have definitely made me feel more productive in my reading.

NOW, onto the updates:

Currently reading: Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury

Books finished:
Pirates of the Caribbean: Curse of the Black Pearl
Boxcar Children: Mystery in Washington DC
The Wicked Wit of Jane Austen
My Horizontal Life by Chelsea Handler
Middle School: The Worst Years of My Life by James Patterson
A Dog’s Purpose by W. Bruce Cameron

I can’t believe we are entering hour 8 of the read-a-thon. I feel like I am getting some great reading done and having fun. I think I’ll end up flying solo this year. My reading buddy isn’t able to make it over so it’s just me and some cats, but they aren’t much help.

I’m ready to dive into a new book and look forward to some more snacks coming up.

UPDATES:

Currently reading: A Dog’s Purpose by W. Bruce Cameron and starting Middle School: the Worst Years of My Life by James Patterson

Books finished:
Pirates of the Caribbean: Curse of the Black Pearl
Boxcar Children: Mystery in Washington DC
The Wicked Wit of Jane Austen
My Horizontal Life by Chelsea Handler

Now is a good as time as any to post a quick update. I’m cruising along with my reading. I’m thinking of relocating downstairs since it’s nice and shiny outside and 9am in Idaho now. I’m debating what to start reading next after giving myself a nice big easy push and started off with extra, quick easy reads during the first three hours.

UPDATES:

Currently reading: TBD

Books finished:
Pirates of the Caribbean: Curse of the Black Pearl
Boxcar Children: Mystery in Washington DC
The Wicked Wit of Jane Austen

Whew! Great first hour! I’m going to try and keep these short and sweet. I missed mentioning in the first post that I am reading for charity and I jut ran across a few other people so far that are as well and I’m so excited – Marissa Meyer and the Geeky Blogger. All my details are on my other website, but today I’m reading for the National MS Society.

I’m back! So excited for yet another read-a-thon – my second in my new house. Without too much time wasting …

1) What fine part of the world are you reading from today?Boise, Idaho – currently in my room cuddled up since it’s 6am

2) Which book in your stack are you most looking forward to?I have a big stack today and lots of choices I’ve been wanting to read for awhile. I’m looking forward to finishing A Dog’s Purpose and knocking of quite a few others as well

3) Which snack are you most looking forward to?I got some good quick things but probably most looking forward to gluten free muffins and some mimosas with my reading buddy a little later

4) Tell us a little something about yourself!Born and raised in Boise! I’ve been participating in the read a thons for many years. I have two cats joining me for reading today. I love tea – so I’ll probably be drinking that non-stop today. When I built my house, my number one priority was having an actual library to read in that is overflowing with books (photo later)

5) If you participated in the last read-a-thon, what’s one thing you’ll do different today? If this is your first read-a-thon, what are you most looking forward to?
I made sure I had quick snacks and a lot to read from and this time I made actual goals instead of just winging it. I’m crossing my fingers to stay up the whole 24 hours for the first time ever.